Markham, Ontario – Philips Sonicare, the most often recommended sonic toothbrush brand by dental professionals worldwide, is announcing the Canadian launch of the NEW Philips Sonicare For Kids rechargeable toothbrush, equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology that connects to a fun, interactive coaching app that helps motivate kids ages three and up to learn to brush their teeth effectively.
Think technology has to be complicated? Not when it comes to protecting active seniors who want to age in place. Learn how Philips Lifeline subscriber Ruth uses GoSafe to feel more connected and secure while she is out and about and living life to the fullest.
Can people with severe breathing problems lead a more fulfilling life? Philips believes they can. Follow the remarkable story of eighteen people who defy the odds to discover a new sense of independence and freedom.
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Royal Philips and Mackenzie Health, a regional healthcare provider serving Southwest York Region in Ontario, Canada, announced a CAD 300 million, 18-year large scale alliance that will advance Mackenzie Health’s medical technology procurement and maintenance programs for the existing Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, which will be completed in 2019.
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Philips’ long history of innovation goes back to our beginnings, when we lifted Europe out of darkness by pioneering lighting technologies. Ever since then, our innovations have improved the lives of people all around the world. Whether it’s a new way to brush your teeth, an energy-efficient way to light a street, or a less-invasive way to treat disease. Others may focus on what innovation does. We focus on what it does for you. On the 13th of November we celebrated this spirit at our headquarters in Amsterdam.
At Philips, we want you to be healthy, live well, and enjoy life. We’re inspired by you…by understanding your needs and desires. We’re here to deliver innovation that matters to you, to your businesses, to your hospitals and to your families. Discover how we are improving people’s lives around the world every day.
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Philips Foundation brings to life Royal Philips long commitment to improving the lives of people and communities around the world. Most recently:
In rural areas of Turkey, 180,000 children will get heart scans, as part of the Little Hearts Project. Children in Switzerland are learning the importance of balanced diets and active leisure time. Philips is providing expertise and facilities in a pilot project in Xinjiang, China. Partnering with the Austrian Red Cross, a Philips program aims to reduce the risk of disease by improving health-related behavior.
To learn more about these projects and the Philips Foundation, please visit our website.
2014 marks 100 years since Philips Research was established - a landmark that the company will celebrate throughout the year. Anton and Gerard Philips, the company’s founders, created the Natuurkundig Laboratorium in 1914 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Since then, Philips’ focus on innovations that touch lives has resulted in more than 165,000 granted patents, including game-changing X-ray tubes, radios that connect continents, pioneering shavers, as well as the very first audio cassettes and CDs. Today, Philips has one of the world’s largest corporate research organizations, employing 1,500 professionals across six locations.
You don’t have to be a doctor to save a life
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is using Philips lighting to create a magical, comforting environment, while making the hospital less scary for young patients. Discover how Philips innovations improve the lives of individuals around the world.
Simply enhancing life with light
